Beans, Grains & Legumes without milk

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large yeliow onions, chopped 11/4 teaspoons salt , divided 2 tablespoons plus 4 cups water , divided 1 cup French green[...]

4 c. water 1 med onion 2 x cloves garlic halved 2 x shiitake mushrooms or possibly more 1 Tbsp. shiitake mushroom sauce *see note 1 Tbsp. Tamari soy sauce 1[...]

6 lb oxtails trimmed     seasoned flour for dredging the oxtails 6 Tbsp. vegetables oil 3 c. finely minced onion 3 lrg garlic cloves chopped 1 Tbsp. grated[...]

1 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. pearled barley 1 c. canned black beans liquid removed 3/4 c. corn kernels thawed if frzn 3/4 c. Italian style peeled tomatoes liquid[...]